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I want to add a second accessory socket to my 2011 GSA
Left hand side near the winglet thingy

I figure the part number is 71607701460

Has anybody fitted one , and if so is it a plug onto the back of the existing one
I can't find any fitting guides any where

Dealer wants £130 fitted
 
I added one and it cost me about £10 for parts. It's not that difficult if you take your time especially when drilling the hole into the fairing and are slightly handy. I have mine wired into a Fuzebox which switches off everything on the bike when the ignition key is removed but you don't have to go that route and can put in an inline fuze. It probably took me a couple of hours to do on a nice sunny day but I removed the gas tank to run the wire down the main conduit of the bike but you could easily run the wire under the fairing panels. I'm not sure how the BMW one plugs in but the problem with the accessory socket under the seat is that anything greater than 5 amps and the bike will shut the socket off and most air pumps will draw more of a load than that. Something else to consider is that if you are likely going to add more farkles to the bike then it is worth getting a FUZEBOX or something similar as the wiring will get very messy very quickly. Further when it does go wrong you can disconnect the Fuzebox and diagnose problems more easily. PM me if you want some more info.
 

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Thanks for that :thumb

I suppose you wire the fuse box direct from battery

What size fuse do you think ??
 
Yes the beauty of the Fuzebox or Centech (I like the Fuzebox better because it has a relay and you can switch things from switched to unswitched) is that you have one connection to the battery. What size fuse you put it depends on what you are going to use it for. Ideally you want it to be slightly above what your using - e.g. a pump probably 15amps . If are going to add stuff later down road I would definitely add an auxiliary fuse box.
 
I used a small fusebaox from a car repair place. Fitted it to a small PCB box and included a switch so I can isolate when I want. Take care drilling that hole!
 
There is a kit (cable and socket) available directly from the dealer which piggy backs onto the existing socket under the seat, but as NLC says it would be limited as the existing one is. It's a piece of cake to fit and can be done in less than an hour running the cable under the fairing, seem to think it was around £55. Works fine for me.
 
brianmaslen said:
There is a kit (cable and socket) available directly from the dealer which piggy backs onto the existing socket under the seat,
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It's the easiest way.

It will still be limited to 5 amps, which may sometimes be insufficient to run some heated clothing / a tyre compressor pump.

For most other jobs (GPS, phone charging, tasks like that) it will be more than adequate.
 
Wapping said:
It's the easiest way.

It will still be limited to 5 amps, which may sometimes be insufficient to run some heated clothing / a tyre compressor pump.

For most other jobs (GPS, phone charging, tasks like that) it will be more than adequate.
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The wise man from Wapping does make a point. Alternatively if you did want to run a pump or jacket you could run another SAE type connector or Optimate to plug in higher voltage items. I was installing HID lights and winglets at the time so I did have the bike apart and a very large dental instrument to hand.
 
A note of caution if you're considering the Nippy Norman's Car size socket.
I had already fitted an oem BMW power outlet by the LHS winglet and then thought that a car size one on the other side would be a good idea. Bought one from Nippy N's, but beware...it barely fits :blast and only then with a bit of luck and modification. Not something I would do again (in that position).

2011 1200GSA
 
Power socket

Got an old socket from a written off GS, I think it was a touratech one designed to go around the dash. Now as I got it for nothing ,I was not too bothered that it did not properly fit aropund the dash of my GSA, I just cut it down to fit, taped some black rubber around to edges to prevent vibration and wired it direct to the battery with an in line fuse. It has been on the bike for well over 16 months now, I use it power my Tom Tom Rider, with the appropriate cradle, but also used it last year to blow up out double air bed with a 12 volt air pump no problems.
The only thing I have to do is disconnect the power lead to the satnav at start up as if I dont the brake warning abs light stays on even though everything works, a small price to pay as it was a freebie.

I have never used the one by the seat as it seem to get covered in crap when dirty or raining even though I have a higger fitted.

£130 are they having a laugh, BTW if you have a little bit of cash , Touratech now do a dash surround for the GS/GSA with 2 socket outlets, 12v car lighter type for satnav ect and a smaller one for charging phones ect, beleive it comes with all wiring req ect.

When I finally get some spare cash I will purchase one.

:blagblah:blagblah:beerjug:
 
It might be worth having a look at the range offered by Jim at Eastern Beaver.

I installed the PC8 fuse panel on my GSA to power my bits and pieces (gerbings clothing, usb socket, extra power outlet) and must say its a cracking bit of kit and very well made. He offers a range of additional power sockets too...
 
Thank you chaps

Good info:)

I am thinking ... BMW socket with plug suitable for a numpty fit

Any advice on how to drill hole in the panel ?
I think the part comes with a template. I don't have any dental drills

For the very rare occasion I need a supply over 5amp ,

will this work..................

Length of 2 ply cable with croc clips on one end and cigar socket on other

( would it need to be fused ?)

Plug the pump (in case of puncture ) into this?:confused::confused:

I am on the page with Mr Wapping ... only needing 5amp once in blue moon
I don't wear heated kit
Yer soft southern softies:D:D
 
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slimpickings said:
Thank you chaps

Good info:)

I am thinking ... BMW socket with plug suitable for a numpty fit

Any advice on how to drill hole in the panel ?
I think the part comes with a template. I don't have any dental drills

For the very rare occasion I need a supply over 5amp ,

will this work..................

Length of 2 ply cable with croc clips on one end and cigar socket on other

( would it need to be fused ?)

Plug the pump (in case of puncture ) into this?:confused::confused:

I am on the page with Mr Wapping ... only needing 5amp once in blue moon
I don't wear heated kit
Yer soft southern softies:D:D
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First look underneath the beak and you will see a steel subframe. Cover the top with masking tape to prevent the drill from slipping. Drill a very very small pilot hole and then look underneath to see where the hole came out. If the hole is not centred in the middle of the subframe socket cut out then adjust. Be very careful not to put pressure on the beak when you are drilling as this will move the plastic and then your hole will not line up with the steel subframe.

Next find one of the free handy recycling boxes that your council gives you. Find the appropriate drill size for the socket you are installing. Drill a test hole into the recycling bin and then pop in your socket to see if it fits. You want a snug hole. If it is too big or too small adjust. Why do this? Not all drill bits are the same especially the cheaper ones. Worth taking this step as an insurance policy rather than trying this on your GS. The plastic on the beak is very soft so best to not go at a break neck speed on your drill to prevent skipping.

Good luck.

Any decent pump eg. Slime will have some crock clamps as part of the kit or you could just get an Optimate loom hook it up once and then you have something to charge your bike and serve as a pump connection. As Whopper said you need a fuse unless you want to see your stead end up in a great ball of fire.

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NorthLondonCookie said:
First look underneath the beak and you will see a steel subframe. Cover the top with masking tape to prevent the drill from slipping. Drill a very very small pilot hole and then look underneath to see where the hole came out. If the hole is not centred in the middle of the
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NorthLondonCookie said:
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Yep I have had a look underneath

I see the sub frame :thumb

Also under there is a pre marked circle
Its between the 2 clips that hold the winglet
I assume this is the size of the BMW socket

So do you reckon with careful use of drill ,it can be done without removing the beak etc







.
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Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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